The proposed bill amends Minnesota Statutes to require proof of lawful presence in the United States for individuals applying for a driver's license or identification card. It introduces new legal language emphasizing the legislature's intent to enhance safety and comply with federal law, specifically mandating that applicants under 18 years of age must provide such proof. The bill establishes that individuals who fail to provide proof of lawful presence will be ineligible to receive a driver's license or identification card, and it modifies the application process to ensure that all applications include this requirement.

Additionally, the bill addresses the handling of personal information related to noncompliant licenses and identification cards, allowing the commissioner to refuse data disclosure if there is a risk of misuse. It specifies that personal information must be disclosed to the secretary of state for maintaining voter registration records, with restrictions on retention and sharing. The bill also permits sharing non-immigration status data with certain government entities while clarifying that possession of a noncompliant license cannot be used as evidence of citizenship or lawful presence. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, for applications and issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards made on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 171.04, 171.06, 171.07, 171.12, 171.1205